Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 118

The Nov 14-15, 2020 Collectibles Auction

Arms and Armor

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 220		A Cased REMINGTON-ELLIOT Pepperbox Deringer, circa. 1863-1888. A Cased REMINGTON-ELLIOT Pepperbox Deringer, circa. 1863-1888. SN# 10362. 3 3/8".32 caliber (4) shot stationary barrel cluster. Ring trigger. Hard rubber grip scales. All steel surfaces have areas of light salt & pepper rust pitting and is bright silver in color (no original finish remaining). Note; The pistol needs mechanical restoration. The wood box is not original to this pistol and was made circa. Late 19th century - early 20th century. The label in the lid is a modern made facsimile. The interior of the box has been refit to house this pistol. The empty paper box of .32 caliber cartridges made by "WINCHESTER" is authentic. Estimated Value $600 - UP From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $504
Lot 221		American "SOUTHERNER" Single-Shot Deringer made by Brown Manufacturing Company & Merrimack Arms Co., Newburyport, Massachusetts, circa. 1866-1873. American "SOUTHERNER" Single-Shot Deringer made by Brown Manufacturing Company & Merrimack Arms Co., Newburyport, Massachusetts, circa. 1866-1873. Total quantity estimated 16,500. 2.5".41 rimfire octagon barrel pivots sideways to load. 2% original blue finish remains on the barrel. Extractor mounted under barrel at breech. Silver plated Brass frame (approx. 2% silver plating remaining in protected areas). Walnut wood grip scales in good condition with a dent on each side. The action is in good mechanical working order. The overall condition is very good. Estimated Value $600 - UP From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $930
Lot 222		Engraved American Single-Shot Deringer made by T.J. Stafford, New Haven, Connecticut, circa. 1860's. Engraved American Single-Shot Deringer made by T.J. Stafford, New Haven, Connecticut, circa. 1860's. Total quantity estimated 2,100. SN# 1561. 3.5".22 caliber rim-fire octagon barrel marked "T.J. STAFFORD, NEW HAVEN, CT. and, tips downward to load. Engraved silver plated brass frame (0% silver plating remains). Spur trigger and square butt marked "PATENTED MARCH 19, 1860". Mother of Pearl grip-scales have a few small edge chips but are in good shape. The action is in good mechanical working order. The overall condition is very good-fine. Estimated Value $600 - UP From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $480
Lot 223		A Small All Brass Round Box-Lock Flintlock Pocket Pistol made by "S or J WALLIS", circa. 1780-1800. A Small All Brass Round Box-Lock Flintlock Pocket Pistol made by "S or J WALLIS", circa. 1780-1800. 2 5/8".42 caliber smooth-bore screw-off brass barrel. Top mounted sliding safety. The all brass round box-lock frame has (2) private PROOFS and an unidentified "fleur-de-lis" mark struck on the bottom of breech, is engraved on the left side "S or J WALLIS" surrounded by a decorative panoply of arms and a panoply of arms on the right side. Concealed drop trigger. The bag-shaped wood grip is checkered overall, has light scratches and dings from years of handling and, is mounted with a plain silver butt cap with hall marks. The action is in good mechanical working order. The overall condition is very good+. Estimated Value $600 - UP From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $492
Lot 224		20th Century Reproduction of Early 19th Century Pattern British Military Light Dragoon Flintlock Pistol, ca. 1825. Convincing 20th Century Reproduction of a 19th Century British military light dragoon flintlock pistol ca. 1825. These were made in the 1980s in Japan and have been used on television and film productions as well as being enjoyed by collectors. In excellent condition. Estimated Value $250 - UP View details and enlarged photo	Realized $240
Lot 225		Excellent Civil War Era Collection: 1861 Cartridge and Percussion Cap Boxes, Original Buckshot Cartridge, Crossed Cannons Insignia and More. Outstanding Civil War collection for collectors of every level as there are rare pieces here. 1.) Model 1861 cartridge box without tin inserts or US plate. Only moderate crazing and leather still somewhat supple. Round manufacturer's mark on lower left side of top flap but impression too faint to read. Still a fined Civil War relic with all buckles and straps intact. 2.) Percussion box with outer flap marking a bit faint "R.H. White/ U.S. Ord. Dept/ Sub-Inspector." Inner flap maker mark: "S.H. Young/ & Co/ Newark/ N.J." Overall in very good condition with some flaking of the polished leather, but clean, stitching, loops and finial intact. 3.) Intact U.S. Army buckshot musket cartridge (58 Springfield?) in superb condition. 4.) Civil War "Crossed Cannons" insignia. Worn on the cap of members in the Federal Army�s �long arm�, this Civil War specimen is in strong, very good condition. The one-piece insignia specimen measures 3 1/8" long and is 1�" high. 5.) Three Civil War era bullets all excavated and one still with cartridge. 6.) Civil War era tin-type of young man in ragged uniform coat and shirt. 7.) Scarce "New York Day" 30th Anniversary Battle of Gettysburg commemoration ribbon, July 1,2,3, 1893 and is in excellent condition! 8.) Last item is a cloth tag completed by a Samuel E. Davis of 453 King Street, Pottstown, Pennsylvania to be carried in pocket while attending The Gettysburg Reunion with a contact to notify in case of accident or illness. Likely this was for the 1913 Gettysburg Reunion in Adams County, PA. attended by a staggering 53,000 veterans of the war. Due to their advanced age, this tag was very important. In fact, Mr. Davis indicates he is 67 years in age, 5'5" and 145 pounds. More interesting, searching his street address, it appears his home is still standing. Another scarce piece. Some great items here worth taking a closer look. Estimated Value $600 - UP Collection of Descendent of Mary Todd Lincoln. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $360
Lot 226		William Henry Knife: "Spearpoint Horses", 24K Inlay, Fossil Woolly Mammoth Tooth Handle, Hand Forged Stainless Steel Blade. American made, William Henry luxury folding knives are admired and collected the world over. Boasting exceptional craftsmanship and materials, they are a testament to quality where design, art, and function merge into one. The "Spearpoint Horses" features hand-engraved bolsters with 24K gold inlays by Bottega Incisioni di Cesar Giovannelli a different galloping horse design on each side, inlaid with a striking piece of 10,000 year-old fossil Woolly Mammoth tooth. The blade is hand-forged 'Hornet's Nest' damascus by Mike Norris; the one-hand button lock and the thumb stud are set with smoky quartz gems. One of the studio's most handsome designs. Overall 7" in length, blade 3 x 1". In mint condition. Outstanding Holiday gift giving. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $2,952
Lot 227		William Henry Knife: Limited Edition of 25, Spearpoint "Freedom", Stunning Images of American Iconography, Ruby Button Lock and Thumb Stud. William Henry luxury folding knives are admired and collected the world over. Boasting exceptional craftsmanship and materials, they are a testament to quality where design, art, and function merge into one. Bottega Incisioni di Cesar Giovannelli a studio of top Italian engravers created this very patriotic, limited to only 25 pieces entitled "Freedom". The spearpoint �Freedom� features an inspiring stainless steel frame, a beautiful hand-forged blade is heat-blued carbon 'Flag' design in damascus steel with the one-hand button lock and thumb stud set with rubies. A remarkable design that gives you an instrument with a full-size secure grip, and a versatile deep-belly blade. Images on handle are an American eagle, Mount Rushmore, Stars and Stripes, the Liberty Bell and the Statue of Liberty. Overall length just at 7¼" with blade measuring 3 x 1" Mint Condition. Outstanding Holiday gift giving. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,353
Lot 228		William Henry Knife: Striking Sterling Silver with Inlaid Gold Handle Inset with Green Jade and Hand Forged Damascus Steel Blade. William Henry luxury folding knives are admired and collected the world over. Boasting exceptional craftsmanship and materials, they are a testament to quality where design, art, and function merge into one. Supremely handsome frame of sterling silver, 24K inlaid gold and jade scale with a strikingly patterned damascus steel blade and one-hand button lock and thumb stud set with spinel. Overall length is 6" with blade measuring 2½ x ¾". A limited edition piece and one of the most striking pieces we have seen. Great Holiday gift giving. Estimated Value $1,200 - UP From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $1,845
Lot 229		William Henry Knife Collector's Deluxe Display Case, Beautifully Crafted, Brass Hinges. This display case has been designed by William Henry, and was engineered with the collector in mind. The case has twelve interior spaces that each measure 2 x 6½", and each space is lined with a smooth, suede-like fabric. There are also two layers of storage spaces, with six on top and six underneath in an easily accessible second drawer. The case is meant to be seen and admired as surely as what's inside of of it, measuring 12 x 8 x 4". The beveled glass top has the William Henry knives' mark (a stylized WH) and the craftsmanship, as expected, beautiful. In near to mint condition. Estimated Value $400 - UP From The Private Collection of James Harrison Ring. View details and enlarged photo	Realized $517